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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 475.23 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 475.23 and 197.02 is: 271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 475.23 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/475.23 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 475.23 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 93,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,629.81/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.90

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